Kids DIY Craft – Mail A Valentine’s Hug

This craft was inspired by a Valentine’s Card that Aunty K sent to the kids this Valentine’s day! I request instructions because it was too cute not to share with my readers!! This is a great craft to send to a loved one that lives far away!

Valentine’s Hug Craft

You will need:

Card stock

Shaving cream

Food colouring

Colourful garland

pen

Directions:

1. Spread shaving cream out on a flat surface (i.e. cookie sheet)

2. Drop random colours of food colouring on shaving cream

3. Using a knife swirl around the droplets to create a marbling effect.

4. Place white card stock on top.

5. Let dry.

6. Trace your hands on the coloured card stock and cut them out.

7. Measure a piece of Garland from finger tip to finger tip of out stretched arms.

8. Create love notes or names (if giving it to a family) on little hearts cut out of card stock. Punch a hole in it and string it on the garland.

9. Attach hands.

10. Write a meaningful saying on it: i.e. “Wrap these arms around you, whenever I’m away. So you have have a hug from me, anytime of the day!”